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Object Type
Museum number: 1878,0713.2261
Title: Object: Descent from the Cross
Description: Descent from the Cross, after Rembrandt: five male figures taking Christ down from the cross after his crucifixion at centre; a ladder at right of the cross; a figure standing before the cross at left, leaning against a walking stick; onlookers surrounding Christ at right, in mourning, gazing at Christ; beyond at left, two figures converse in front of a building; published in Chauvignerie et Auvray, Vol. 1, p. 198. Wood-engraving
Producer name: Print made by: Jean Baptiste Charles Carbonneau; After: Rembrandt; Intermediary draughtsman: Louis Marvy
School/style: French; Dutch
Production date: 1830-1850 (c.)
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Dimensions: Height: 200 millimetres (image); Width: 153 millimetres
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Curator's comments: For the original etching by Rembrandt and comment see F,5.2.
Bibliographic references: New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (119) (Rembrandt; copy f); Beraldi 1885-92 / Les Graveurs du dix-neuvième siècle (Not described); IFF / Inventaire du Fonds Français: Bibliothèque Nationale, Département des Estampes (Not described)
Location: Not on display
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Acquisition date: 1878
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1878,0713.2261

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